So, you received the message with joy from the Holy Spirit in spite of the severe suffering it brought you. In this way, you imitated both us and the Lord. As a result, you have become an example to all the believers in Greece—throughout both Macedonia and Achaia. And now the word of the Lord is… Read More Pattern and Priority – A Meditation on 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10
Therefore, dear brothers and sisters, you have noobligation to do what your flesh urges you to do. For if you live by itsdictates, you will die. But if through the power of the Spirit you put to deaththe deeds of your flesh, you will live. For all who are led by the Spiritof God are children of… Read More The Art of Daily Chores – a Meditation on Romans 8:12-14
“Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins.” There is a beautiful story in the gospels where Jesus saves a woman caught in adultery from being stoned to death. In those days, stoning was a just and lawful punishment for this sin. Jesus defuses the situation… Read More Agents of Covering – A Meditation on 1 Peter 4:9
“But the angel of the Lord called to him from heaven and said, “Abraham, Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” He said, “Do not reach out your hand against the boy, and do not do anything to him; for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only son, from Me.” Let’s be… Read More Do you fear Him? – A Meditation on Genesis 22:11-12
“I am giving you a new commandment, that you love one another; just as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all people will know that you are My disciples: if you have love for one another.” – John 13:34-35 “But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” – Matthew 5:44“In… Read More How to Love When Loving Hurts – A Meditation on John 13:34-35 and Others
Zechariah said to the angel, “How can I trust what you have told me? I’m an old man and my wife is well along in years.” The angel replied, “I am Gabriel! I stand in the presence of God. It was He who sent me to bring you this good news! But, since you did not… Read More A Striking Contrast – An Advent Meditation on Luke 1:18-20 & 25
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